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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.52, 19,378.17 and 7,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.52, 19,378.17 and 7,754.76 is: 10,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.52 : 19,378.17 = 7,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.52/19,378.17 = 7,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.52x = 19,378.17 × 7,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.52x = 150,273,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,273,057.59/14,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.29

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